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    DIY and Maintenance

    Here is our collection of articles on Patio Living DIY and Maintenance. A patio can be the perfect place to gather with friends and family, but it's important to keep everything in good condition.

    We show you how to make your patio an inviting space with tips on everything from how to easily clean concrete to how to build an affordable patio cover!

    • kids playing in a homemade batting cage
      How to Build a DIY Batting Cage in your Backyard
    • up close of the solo stove exterior
      How to Easily Remove Rust from a Solo Stove
    • an open pellet grill with rust on the inside lid and front
      How to Keep a Grill from Rusting: 7 Quick Tips
    • power washing a brick patio
      How to Clean a Brick Patio: The Ultimate Guide
    • a photo of string lights lit at night hanging from a fence
      How To Hang String Lights Without Nails: 5 Simple Ideas
    • squirrel on top of a wooden fence
      How to Keep Squirrels from Chewing on Your Patio Furniture: 12 Proven Ideas
    • cleaning a concrete patio
      How To Clean a Concrete Patio Without a Pressure Washer: 10 Simple Solutions
    • a man building a diy smoker stand
      How To Build A DIY Smoker Stand
    • a patio that slopes for drainage
      How Much Should a Patio Slope for Drainage?
    • building a patio cover with corrugated metal roof
      How To Build A Patio Cover With A Corrugated Metal Roof
    • How to Keep a Patio Umbrella from Falling Over: 6 Easy Solutions
    • a perfectly measured patio umbrella
      How to Measure for the Perfect Patio Umbrella
    • an oil tank smoker
      How to Build an Oil Tank Smoker
    • a beautiful outdoor cooking station
      Building an Outdoor Cooking Station? 12 Items to Consider

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    Robert "Mads" Martigan, the founder of Mad Backyard

    Hi, I'm Mads, the founder of Mad Backyard and an avid outdoorsman, barbecue/smoker buff, and pellet grilling enthusiast who loves to share my passion for outdoor living and outdoor cooking with the world.

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